Disability and Access is excited to welcome students to campus for the fall 2023 semester. To help connect (or reconnect) with Disability and Access either as a student, instructor or campus partner, we are offering a variety of opportunities to engage with Disability and Access before classes start and during the first weeks of classes.
- Accommodation Orientation
- Introduction to Disability and Access for Incoming Students
- Special Sessions for Incoming and Returning Students
- Disability Resource Fair
- Other Campus Events
Accommodation Orientation
Introduction to Disability and Access for Incoming Students will review the process for how to effectively use accommodations at UT, prepare students to have conversations with instructors about their accommodations, and provide time to meet the D&A Access Coordinators. Set yourself up for success by making sure you are prepared and ready to use your accommodations this semester! All incoming students are strongly encouraged to attend. RSVP for All Accommodation Orientation Sessions Here
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- Date and Time: Wednesday, August 16th, 2023 from 1:00-2:00PM
- Location: Virtual, RSVP for Zoom Link
Content specific sessions for incoming and returning students: Incoming and returning students are invited to attend the virtual sessions that are focused on specific types of accommodations and topics. A zoom link for each virtual session will be sent out before the event if you RSVP. RSVP for all sessions here.
- How to Register with D&A (for students who have not yet registered for accommodations)
- Monday, August 14, 2023 from 11:00Am-11:30AM
- Location: Virtual , RSVP for Zoom link
- This event will provide an opportunity for participants to learn more about the process of applying for academic and testing accommodations at UT Austin.
- Deaf and Hard of Hearing Overview (DHH Students only):
- Tuesday, August 15th, 2023 from 12:00PM-1:00PM
- Location: Virtual , RSVP for Zoom link
- The Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing (D/HH) Accommodation Orientation will focus on discussing accommodations and services typically utilized by D/HH students registered with Disability and Access.
- Self Advocacy
- Tuesday, August 15th, 2023 from 3:00PM-4:00PM
- Location: Virtual , RSVP for Zoom link
- This session will provide students with tools and tips they can use to advocate for themselves when discussing their accommodations. By recognizing strengths, understanding expectations from instructors, and becoming aware of campus resources self-advocacy can provide students with increased confidence in utilizing accommodations and building relationships with faculty and staff.
- Flexibility with Attendance and the Attendance Policy Addendum (APA)
- Thursday, August 17th, 2023 from 1:00PM-2:00PM
- Location: Virtual , RSVP for Zoom link
- Reserved for students who have been approved for Flexibility with Attendance as an accommodation, this session will provide guidance regarding the use of this accommodation. We will start by reviewing a definition of the accommodation so that students are aware of how to discuss the ways it can be implemented. The attendance policy addendum (APA) can be a useful tool in understanding more about the role of attendance and the flexibility that exists in various classes. The APA can be used to guide the conversation with instructors and document the implementation of the accommodation with D&A.
- Accommodated Testing at D&A and the Campus Testing Center
- Friday, August 25th, 2023 from 2:00PM-2:45PM
- Location: Virtual , RSVP for Zoom link
- Learn more on how to navigate UT’s accommodated testing options and how to request tests in the Campus Testing Center.
The deadline RSVP for Accommodation Orientation is Thursday, August 10th !
Disability Resource Fair
Disability and Access, the Disability Cultural Center, and the Disability Advocacy Student Coalition are excited to be co-hosting the Disability Resource Fair. This event will give students the opportunity to connect with disability-related campus resources, from support services to student organizations. All campus members are welcome!
- Wednesday, August 30th, 2023 from 12:30PM-2:30PM
- Location: Student Services Building, 100 West Dean Keeton Street, Glenn Maloney Student Assembly Room (G1.310)
- RSVP Requested, NOT REQUIRED
We looking forward to meeting you at our Accommodation Orientation Sessions virtually and the Disability Resource Fair in person! Students can contact their Access Coordinator if they have specific questions about their accommodations.
Other Campus Events
Learn about other campus events that may be of interest to you. For a full calendar of events from the Disability Cultural Center, and campus and community partners, visit the DCC website events page.
- RecSports Warm Up and Tour of Gregory Gym
- Tuesday, Aug. 22nd from 12:00PM-6:00PM
- Gregory Gym
- Explore all that RecSports has to offer during this open house-style event featuring group exercise classes, indoor rock climbing, games, and more. Learn more on the Longhorn Welcome Signature Events webpage.
- Join the Disability Cultural Center at 12:30pm for a private tour of Gregory Gym. Learn about the gym’s accessible features and options for participating in RecSports activities and using RecSports facilities. Use this time to ask questions and get to know the space! We will meet outside directly in front of Gregory Gym. If you are interested in joining the DCC for the tour, please email dcc@austin.utexas.edu to let us know you will be attending.
- Neurodiversity Welcome Mixer
- Thursday, August 24 from 3:00PM – 5:00PM
- WCP Black Box Theater
- Co-hosted by Longhorn TIES Neurodiversity Support, Disability & Access, and the Disability Cultural Center, this come-and-go social event will be open to the UT community of neurodivergent students, faculty, staff, and allies. Stop by and bring your friends for snacks, crafts, fidgets, giveaways, games, and more.
- More information on the Longhorn TIES website
- Community Showcase
- Thursday, August 24 from 11:00AM-1:00PM
- WCP Ballroom
- Mix and mingle with your Longhorn Community! Learn about campus resources who support a sense of belonging to help you feel more connected while enjoying live performances, creating your own customizable “good vibes” jar, and great food.
- Learn more on the Longhorn Welcome Signature Events webpage.